Child & Youth Classes (Ages 6+) – QUINTE BALLET SCHOOL OF CANADA

Quinte Ballet School of Canada’s

Assemblé Dance Program

“An elevated approach to recreational dance.”

Ages 6-18

(Formerly known as the Recreation Division)

Welcome to the Assemblé Dance Program (ADP) at Quinte Ballet School of Canada.

At QBSC, we pride ourselves on offering professional-level training in a non-competitive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow with confidence, discipline, and joy. The Assemblé Dance Program (ADP) is designed to give dancers the time and support needed to build strong technical foundations while still enjoying meaningful performance opportunities and a well-rounded dance education.

The ADP is open to all — no audition required.

Ballet is the foundation of our training, and students are encouraged to build their schedule à la carte by exploring additional styles such as tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theatre.

Classes run from September through early June and are divided into three terms, with dates determined annually based on the academic calendar. Students are expected to commit to the full season, as each term builds progressively toward our year-end performances. Ballet levels typically take an average of two years to complete, allowing students the time needed to develop strong technique safely and thoroughly.

All ADP students participate in our annual family favourite, The Nutcracker Sweets, as well as our year-end production, Dance of Spring, held each June.

Beyond the studio, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and connected community for both students and families. Throughout the season, dancers may be invited to participate in social events such as movie nights, theatre trips, Halloween parties, arts and crafts days, bowling outings, and other community-building activities. These experiences help students build friendships, strengthen their sense of belonging, and create meaningful connections beyond the studio.

We also value opportunities for parent connection and community involvement, and strive to foster a studio culture that is supportive for the entire family. As students grow, they may also have opportunities for leadership roles, volunteer experiences, and community service hours within the school.

ADP students also enjoy full access to our purpose-built facilities, shared with our Professional Training Program (PTP). These include six climate-controlled studios, spacious changing rooms, a comfortable lounge area, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the building.

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Dance Credit Opportunity at Quinte Ballet School in Partnership with Centennial Secondary School

Did you know you can earn an official high school dance credit while training at Quinte Ballet School of Canada? Thanks to our partnership with Centennial Secondary School, students can take advantage of this unique program:

Grades 9 & 10: Earn a credit each term.
Grades 11 & 12: Earn M-level credits, recognized for both college and university applications.
Flexible & Accessible: No matter your level, students training at QBSC can integrate their passion for dance with their academic requirements.

Combine your love of dance with your high school success—get academic credit for your commitment and talent!

📩 Contact us today to learn more about enrolling in the program

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Pre-Professional Program (PPP) Ages 10+

“Where commitment deepens and training expands”

For students demonstrating strong commitment, focus, and interest in pursuing a more advanced level of training, the Assemblé Dance Program offers the Pre-Professional Program (PPP).

The PPP is designed as a bridge pathway toward the Professional Program at Quinte Ballet School of Canada, offering additional structure, training depth, and performance responsibility for dancers ready for a higher level of challenge.

Placement in the PPP is by teacher recommendation and studio invitation, based on technical readiness, maturity, and consistent engagement in class. This stream allows dancers to experience expectations more closely aligned with pre-professional training while remaining within the supportive framework of the Assemblé Dance Program.

The PPP is not required, but offered as an opportunity for students who wish to deepen their training with long-term artistic and technical goals in mind. Students in the PPP are expected to demonstrate a higher level of commitment through consistent attendance, strong focus in class, and a willingness to take on increased responsibility in rehearsals and performances.

While ballet remains the foundation of all training at QBSC, the Pre-Professional Program is also designed to prepare dancers for a wide range of dance styles. At this stage of development, exposure to multiple genres is especially valuable, as it allows for exploration, versatility, and self-discovery as an artist. A strong classical ballet foundation provides the technical strength, alignment, and discipline needed to excel in all forms of dance, supporting both well-rounded training and long-term artistic growth.

PPP students performances include, but are not limited to, The Nutcracker Sweets in December, and the Dance of Spring, in June.

Once enrolled in the Pre-Professional Program, students are expected to make QBSC their primary training commitment for the full season. PPP students may not participate in competitive dance programming at another studio while enrolled in the program. With the exception of short family vacations (up to one week), full attendance is expected throughout the year. This level of consistency is essential to maintaining the standard and integrity of the program, as frequent absences affect not only individual progress, but the consistency and development of the class as a whole.

In recognition of this commitment, PPP classes will not be scheduled on the Friday or Saturday of long weekends, allowing families some protected time within the season while maintaining consistency in training.

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ADP OFFICE SUMMER HOURS:

9:00am-3:00pm Mon-Thursday

To Register Contact Blythe:

Email: Blythe@QuinteBalletSchool.com

613.962.9274 ex 23

International Students attending local schools in the 26/26 school year are welcome to join our programs. We are conveniently located immediately beside Centennial Secondary.

ADP BALLET 1-6

Ballet 1-6 is offered as a progressive program. Each level is based on the developmental strength and age of the dancer and takes an average of 2 years to complete. With a focus on technique and body awareness, dancers gain the strength and control needed to advance. Most classes have live accompaniment with one of our professional pianists; a real luxury in the world of ballet. For students interested in choreography and additional performance opportunities throughout the year, enrolment in the Performance Class is required. All ballet classes participate in our year’s end performance Dance of Spring . For more detailed information about our ballet syllabus please contact our Dance Coordinator at ADP@QuinteBalletSchool.com

STUDENT PLACEMENT IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DANCE COORDINATOR; AGE POSTED IS A GUIDELINE ONLY

For more information please contact our Dance Coordinator: ADP@QuinteBalletSchool.com

For more information on our PETITES ASSEMBLÉS PROGRAM, please go to the drop down menu and select Petites Assemblés Program

ASSEMBLÉ DANCE PROGRAM (Ages 6+)

CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 8th, 2026

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

BALLET

BALLET 1
Ages: 6+
Dress Code: Peach Faustine Wear Moi leotard, waist band, ballet pink tights, So Danca canvas split-sole slippers. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy bun. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt, black slippers, white socks.

Tuesdays 4:45-5:45pm

BALLET 2

Ages: 8+
Dress Code: Coral Faustine Wear Moi leotard, waist band, ballet pink tights, So Danca canvas split-sole slippers. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy bun. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt, black slippers, white socks.

Tuesday 5:45-6:45 &/or Thursday 5:00-6:15

BALLET 3 * requires two classes weekly
Ages: 10+
Dress Code: French Blue Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink tights, So Danca canvas split-sole slippers. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy bun. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt, black slippers, white socks.

Thursday 4-6:15 & Saturday 9:00-11:15

BALLET 4 *requires two classes weekly
Ages: 12+
Dress Code: Dark grey Faustine Wear Moi leotard, wrap skirt, ballet pink tights, So Danca canvas split-sole slippers. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy bun. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt, black slippers, white socks.

Mondays 4:00-5:30 & Wednesday 4:30-6:00

BALLET 5 *requires two classes weekly
Ages: 14+
Dress Code: Prune Faustine Wear Moi leotard, wrap skirt, ballet pink tights, So Danca canvas split-sole slippers. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy bun. Male: Black leggings, dance belt, white form fitting t-shirt, black slippers, white socks.

Mondays 5:45-7:15 & Thursdays 6:30-8:00

BALLET 6 *requires two classes weekly
Ages: 14+
Dress Code: Black Faustine Wear Moi leotard, wrap skirt, ballet pink tights, So Danca canvas split-sole slippers. Other leotard styles may be worn in class. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy bun. Male: Black leggings, dance belt, white form fitting t-shirt, black slippers, white socks.

We require Ballet 3-6 students to be enrolled in 2 ballet classes weekly. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Dance Coordinator.

PERFORMANCE

Performance Class is where the students prepare for our Nutcracker Sweets in December and Dance of Spring in June. In addition, students will explore choreographic work and performance skills. Students who wish to take Performance must enrol in the required ballet classes.

PRE POINTE & POINTE

PRE POINTE

Students interested in progressing onto pointe are required to take Pre Pointe first to build the ankle and foot strength needed to safe guard against injury.

Mondays 5:30-5:45

POINTE 1 & 2

Both Pointe 1 & 2 require students to be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes per week. Placement is at the discretion of the Dance Coordinator.

Mondays 8:10-8:40

Students are encouraged to purchase pointe shoes at our Pointe Shoe Clinic held in partnership with the Dance Shoppe at QBSC in October. Contact Dance Coordinator for appointment.

CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary dance brings elements of ballet and modern together for a dynamic and expressive style that is a favourite among our students.

CONTEMPORARY 1
Ages: 6+
Dress Code: Peach/Coral Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, coral Wear Moi shorts. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt.

Thursdays 6:15-7:00

CONTEMPORARY/Jazz 2
Ages: 10+
Dress Code: French Blue/Dark Grey Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, dark grey Wear Moi shorts. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt.

Tuesdays 4:45-5:45

CONTEMPORARY 3
Ages: 14+
Dress Code: Prune/Black Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, black Wear Moi shorts. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, dance belt, white form fitting t-shirt.

Thursdays 5:30-6:30

JAZZ

Jazz is a performance style with elements of ballet and hip hop. Rooted in the African American jazz music scene it has grown to include Broadway and commercial dance. At least 1 ballet class is required to enrol. 45mins.

JAZZ 1
Ages: 6+
Dress Code: Peach/Coral Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, coral Wear Moi shorts, beige Jazz shoes. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt, black Jazz shoes.

Wednesday 5:30-6:00

JAZZ /Contemporary 2
Ages: 10+
Dress Code: French blue/Dark grey Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, dark grey Wear Moi shorts, black Jazz shoes. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt, black Jazz shoes.

Wednesday 6:30-7:15

JAZZ/HIP HOP 3
Ages: 14+
Dress Code: Prune/Black Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, black Wear Moi shorts, black Jazz shoes. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, dance belt, white form fitting t-shirt.

HIP HOP

Hip hop dance is a style of street dance that evolved from hip hop culture and hip hop music. It borrows elements from a number of different styles like African dance, tap, and ballet.

HIP HOP 2
Ages: 10+
Dress Code: Loose fitting, comfortable clothes, clean (indoor only) running shoes

Thursdays 6:00-6:45

TAP

Tap teaches rhythm and musicality. Tap dancers tend to have a much better sense for accent, dimension, and shading in their other styles of dance. Initially a fusion of British and West African musical and step-dance traditions in America, tap emerged as its own style. 45mins

TAP 1
Ages: 6+
Dress Code: Peach/Coral Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, coral Wear Moi shorts, beige Tap shoes. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt, black Tap shoes.

Wednesday 5:00-5:30

TAP 2
Ages: 10+
Dress Code: French blue/Dark grey Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, dark grey Wear Moi shorts, black Tap shoes. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, white form fitting t-shirt, black Tap shoes.

Wednesday 6:00-6:30

TAP 3
Ages: 14+
Dress Code: Prune/Black Faustine Wear Moi leotard, ballet pink convertible tights, black Wear Moi shorts, black Tap shoes. Hair: Pulled off face in a tidy ponytail. Male: Black leggings, dance belt, white form fitting t-shirt, black Tap shoes.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Learn the basics of stage choreography using popular songs from musicals.

Musical Theatre 1 Saturdays 10:15-11:00

Musical Theatre 2 Saturdays 11:30-12:15

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YOGA

Ages 12+

Mat required

An all level vinyasa style class. Along with breath control, students will work through sun salutations, standing poses, seated poses, back bending, and a closing sequence.

For more information please contact our Dance Coordinator: ADP@QuinteBalletSchool.com

	Monday
4:00-5:30	Ballet 4
5:30-5:45	PrePointe
5:45-7:15	Ballet 5/6
7:15-8:00	Performance 5/6
8:10-8:40	Pointe

	Tuesday
4:45-5:45	Ballet 1
4:45-5:45	Contemporary 2
5:45-7:00	Ballet 2

	Wednesday
4:30-6:00	Ballet 4
5:00-5:30	Tap 1
5:30-6:00	Jazz 1
6:00-6:30	Tap 2
6:30-7:15	Jazz 2
6:15-7:00	Performance 4

	Thursday
5:00-6:15	Ballet 2
4:45-6:15	Ballet 3
5:30-6:30	Contemporary 3
6:15-7:00	Contemporary 1
6:30-8:00	Ballet 5/6

	Saturday
9:00-10:15	Ballet 3
10:30-11:15	Performance 3
10:15-11:00	Musical Theatre 1
11:30-12:15	Musical Theatre 2

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Tuition

2026/27 ADP Program Fees

ADP Ballet 1 Annual Program Fee: $1,200 (10 x $120) or ( 3 x $400)

One weekly 60 minute ballet class
Administrative fee
Nutcracker participation (including rehearsals, tech, and costume)
Dance of Spring performance participation (including costume, rehearsal and tech fees)
Studio t-shirt
Digital Video of Performances

ADP Ballet 2 Annual Program Fee: $1,300 (10 x $130) or (3 x $433)

One weekly 75 minute ballet class
Administrative fee
Nutcracker participation (including rehearsals, tech, and costume)
Dance of Spring performance participation (including costume and tech fees)
Studio t-shirt
Digital Video of Performances

ADP Ballet 3, 4, 5, 6 Annual Program Fee: $2,400 (10 x $240) or (3 x $800)

Two weekly 90 minute ballet classes:
- One technique & conditioning only class
- One technique and Dance of Spring Preparation class (terms 2 & 3)
One weekly Performance Class
Administrative fee
Nutcracker participation (including rehearsals, tech, and costume)
Dance of Spring performance participation (including costume and tech fees)
Studio t-shirt
Digital Videos of Nutcracker and Dance of Spring